MacArthur arrives in Japan to set up Allied occupation headquarters 70 years ago this hour (Aug 30 1945)

1940s, World War II


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(Thursday, August 30, 1945, 2:00 p.m. JST; during World War II) — American Gen. Douglas MacArthur landed today at Atsugi Air Force Base in Japan to set up Allied occupation headquarters.


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